The last kirby has left the building
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you have been trying to unload that beast for 20 years congrats its gone
Now, I have tools to be rid of. I'll post pics. If anyone has any interest. Then, that old westinghouse upright
The very last will be an Electrolux anniversary gold pilisher/shampooed, with tools and solution. I'll post. Probably, then, in supermarket. Then... no foreign species!!
Shampooer, I meant
This week, mu goal is for the tools to go. And, ill post pics of that Westinghouse.
Absolute Rainbow
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@Vacuum Facts hates Kirby.
Vacuum Facts
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o_0 Where did that come from? Don't just drop me into threads like that with negative vibes...
Absolute Rainbow
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Your own YouTube channel!
kirbyman65
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Absolute Rainbow
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You can find out why in @Vacuum Facts YouTube channel.
If true, that's his right. I like them.
Absolute Rainbow
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Oh no, you like technically illegal vacuums and ancient ones to boot!
kirbyman65
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Illegal vacuums? I’ve never heard that one before!
Absolute Rainbow
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900W regulatory limit
kirbyman65
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Absolute Rainbow
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No regulation in USA? If (not) true, then how would wattage actually improve the performance outright? All the modern cordless vacuum machines, especially Dyson's original main-equivalent (from V10 onwards; even the scape-goated V16 once you remove the unwanted power reduction), as @Vacuum Facts noted, uses their powers efficiently and effectively, through increasingly advanced cyclones, filtration systems (yes, sealed HEPA for the win!) and more efficient motors. (If you thinks about durability, then abuse is however even the most advanced Dyson machines clog and/or breaks down easily)
In practice, especially in real-world usage, Kirby would absolutely be crushed by even the dupes, let alone any of Dyson cordless. And THAT'S NOT GETTING INTO THE CORDED REALM!
In practice, especially in real-world usage, Kirby would absolutely be crushed by even the dupes, let alone any of Dyson cordless. And THAT'S NOT GETTING INTO THE CORDED REALM!
kirbyman65
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That’s not true,
The tenny tiny stick vac motors will never out clean a Kirby. I know from experience.
Absolute Rainbow
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You mean extremely big mess? Nah, I would rather go with the laboratory-equivalent at home.
Abuse your machine, and it will BREAK. @Vacuum Facts knows better, and so do I. I never mean to break any Dyson stuffs, except for... Forget it, just say Dyson is more durable and more performant than any Kirby. Even a mistaking-gimped unfixed V16 clean at least as well as the best of the best Kirby... (No, the vacuum, not the video game)
kirbyman65
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No,
I mean Kirby’s deep clean better. Dysons are fine for quick pick up’s. But there not ment to be your main vacuum.
Absolute Rainbow
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Then stop using just shaggy rug. Backed carpet aren't too easy, unlike these rugs. I have watched @Vacuum Facts videos and I have known. If even V10 has better deep cleaning performance, then yeah, you're wrong. The data shows it all. In fact, I bet all modern handsticks at least matches a Kirby on daily basis in term of deep cleaning. And you get a far lighter device instead of an ancient and clunky BS.
kirbyman65
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All of this is pure opinion, not fact. If you think Kirby’s and other vintage vacuums us collectors cherish are so bad. Stay out of the vintage section of the website.
Absolute Rainbow
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@Vacuum Facts was right about you. You're so ignorant.
kirbyman65
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ok,
I don't mind. He can think what he wants to think. God Bless you, have a nice day.
Kirby is a excellent vacuum. Cleans well. A number of really good vintage vacuums that are exceptional.
Like rainbow.
Kirby is not for everyone. Hate it for stairs.
There are many videos demonstrating older premium and luxury vacuums and how they compete.
Like rainbow.
Kirby is not for everyone. Hate it for stairs.
There are many videos demonstrating older premium and luxury vacuums and how they compete.
Vacuum Facts
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Don't keep tagging me in everything. This thread has nothing to do with me. Leave them be.
cheesewonton
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Good grief it's not enough to avoid that jerks posts. Now they find us on unrelated threads.
cheesewonton
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Kirbys have some virtues though in my home with mostly hard floors, area rugs, hallway runners ( Kirbys and hallway runners are a workout ) and above floor cleaning they are a lot more work to use than a good canister vac. I have an Avalir I play with but it's just plain hard work.
But a Rainbow? The only Rainbow I have is literally the weakest vacuum I have. It is a good running E series and literally every other canister vac I have from the 1970s on has more suction and airflow. I took it to an experienced Rainbow tech to have a look and there was nothing wrong. "Just how they are" was all he could tell me. And having to hold a trigger to use the power nozzle is unpleasant. I don't understand the need either.
Having said that our 1982 vintage Kenmore Sears Best 4.1 soldiers on refreshed with a modern motor intended for Pro-Team Supercoach backpack vacs ( direct drop in replacement for the original motor and boy does that wake them up ), a pleated dome shaped HEPA pre motor filter, a HEPA dust bag from Numatic and the power nozzle was recently rebuilt with the brush roll, motor and silent ribbed belt from a Titan T7 power nozzle. The T7 is literally the old 1981 vintage Whirlpool geared belt power nozzle updated to a modern brush roll and ribbed belt, but all the mounting points are unchanged so the new parts drop in to the old bottom housing and fit perfectly. Probably the best vacuum in the house ( and the house has Mieles, Sebos and Lindhaus ). Long cord, ten foot long hose, three position switch on the hose handle turns the vacuum and power nozzle on and off ( no pedal on the front of the canister body), varibale speed control on the rear of the lid, beautiful attachments and a good power nozzle. Does everything I need, never breaks and doesn't make me work hard to use it.
We also get great service out of an Electrolux Silverado with a modern synthetic AERUS bag, their activated charcoal pre motor filter and a ten foot long aftermarket hose. Timeless vacuum that cleans as well as any new vacuum. Another fantastic old vacuum is our Lux 1R D820 with the Ze3 power brush from Japan. It might be the finest vacuum ever made at any price. It is certainly one of the most powerful vacuums in the house yet is quieter than even a Miele. The Ze3 might be the quietest power nozzle made and as goofy as it looks with no wheels on the bottom, just a flat chrome plated sole plate, it cleans better than some fancier power nozzles from Germany. All the above are great equipment our younger members have probably never even seen much less used to clean their homes.
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